It’s been suggested that politics don’t mix well with a lot of other topics: religion, business, sports and anything with alcohol are just a few possible oil-and-water combinations.

But what about gambling? Can politics peacefully co-exist with slot machines and craps tables here in the land of silk and money?

There is one place where gaming and politics has proven it can be spoken about in a civil albeit partisan manner: a casino showroom stage.

As we began looking forward at what acts the casinos have booked to entertain their guests between now and Memorial Day – and more shows will be scheduled during the winter and spring – there was one act that leaped off the computer screen.

Actually, one act with two names, because they’re working together.

CNN’s Anderson Cooper and Bravo TV’s Andy Cohen don’t have track records as singers, although Cohen once performed a duet with country music legend Loretta Lynn on his show “Watch What Happens Live.”

And while timing is a skill set that every talk show host should acquire, neither is known for stand-up comedy, in which timing is everything.

So when a show titled “AC2 Live – An Intimate Evening with Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen” popped up on Borgata’s schedule for May 6, it piqued my curiosity. What exactly will these two best-of-friends do on a casino stage?

Turns out they’ll swap war stories about their diverse lives on and off the small screen and then let the audience get into the act by asking questions.

But considering Cooper’s grilling of politicians, pundits from the left and right and the candidates’ minions during the presidential campaign and after it, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he gets into some political talk during their program. (Case in point: Cooper’s recent grilling of Donald J. Trump's senior adviser and campaign manager Kellyanne Conway made for great political TV.)

But mixing politics with a gambling audience isn’t without precedent on the Boardwalk. In the summer of 2010, as it was struggling to stay afloat, the former Atlantic City Hilton rolled the dice and brought in a pair of very political shows.

Easily the biggest Atlantic City “headliner” that summer was former President Bill Clinton, who reportedly received $250,000 to appear in the casino’s 1,500-seat venue, where he chatted about life in the White House, world affairs (but not his affair with Monica Lewinski) but didn’t go near the subject of whether his wife might one day run for president.

The other political show that summer at the Hilton featured Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly and Fox host Glen Beck, who, naturally, went as far right with their discussion as Clinton did to the left.

Five years later, Borgata dipped its toes in the politics-as-entertainment waters by bringing in a touring show that featured O’Reilly with conservative comedian Dennis Miller.

So far, the Anderson Cooper-Andy Cohen pairing at Borgata is the only show with a potential political angle for casino guests. But, depending on how the President Trump-era unfolds, it could open the doors for other political commentators to pocket some extra income bringing their punditry to a casino stage.

For now, however, here’s the current list of casino shows between now and Memorial Day. Remember that all shows are subject to change and others will likely be added.

Harrah’s Resort:The Concert Venue: Jan. 26, The Australian Bee Gees Show; Feb. 2, Bruce in the USA, a Bruce Springsteen tribute band; Feb. 9, The Fab Four, a Beatles tribute band; Feb. 16, Evolution: The Ultimate Tribute to Journey; Feb. 23, Mike Delguidice & Big Shot – Celebrating the Music of Billy Joel; March 4, Tracy Morgan; March 24, Chris Tucker; April 28-29, a stage version of the popular TV game show “The Price is Right Live;” May 12, The Tenors.